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Faculty of Arts and Humanities research

Transforming our world by challenging convention, celebrating creativity and empowering people.

Explore our research

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    Our research groups

    Exploring all areas of arts and humanities – from fashion and fiction to screen studies and sustainable urban futures.

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    Our research projects

    Discover some of our recent arts and humanities research projects.

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    Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Centre

    Discover our vibrant community of over 250 postgraduate and early career researchers in the arts and humanities.

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    Arts and Humanities Engagement And Dialogue (AHEAD)

    Showcasing our research through events and collaborations.

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Research Excellent Framework highlights

Art and design

In art and design, we are second in the UK for the power of our research.

English language and literature

70% of our research impact in English language and literature is rated as world-leading.

History

83% of our research impact in history is rated as internationally excellent.

Sociology

We are the top modern university for the power of our research in sociology.

Research missions

Discover Manchester Met's five transformational missions.

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